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Rationality in the entrepreneurship process: Is being rational actually rational? Introduction to the special issue

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  • Pollack, Jeffrey M.
  • Cardon, Melissa S.
  • Rutherford, Matthew W.
  • Ruggs, Enrica N.
  • Balachandra, Lakshmi
  • Baron, Robert A.

Abstract

In this special issue, we aim to explore the topic of rationality and its manifestations in entrepreneurship. The six articles in this special issue cover a range of questions about rationality – what it is, where it comes from, how it influences decision-making as well as understanding contextual factors that influence it. Reflecting our call for submissions as well as the accepted articles included in this special issue, we recognize, but also depart from, rationality's origins in economics to provide a range of perspectives on rationality in the entrepreneurship process. We also discuss common themes and future research directions for the field.

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  • Pollack, Jeffrey M. & Cardon, Melissa S. & Rutherford, Matthew W. & Ruggs, Enrica N. & Balachandra, Lakshmi & Baron, Robert A., 2023. "Rationality in the entrepreneurship process: Is being rational actually rational? Introduction to the special issue," Journal of Business Venturing, Elsevier, vol. 38(3).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:jbvent:v:38:y:2023:i:3:s0883902623000150
    DOI: 10.1016/j.jbusvent.2023.106301
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